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The 2009-10 Public Accounts show Saskatchewan's financial picture is improving, ending the year with a solid final quarter.Saskatchewan saw an improvement of $253.3 million since the Third Quarter Financial Report released in early March.

Saskatchewan is experiencing an increase in the number of cases of whooping cough. During the last 3 years, there have been 5 deaths due to whooping cough in infants less than one year of age.

The Salvation Army has lost a place to hold services as a result of the flooding which hit Yorkton July 1, but the focus is on helping others before the church.

Stephen Onda of Sundog Developments appeared before the regular meeting of Council Monday to request permission to convert 14 Allan Bay in the city to condominiums.

Twelve days after heavy rains flooded homes and business in Yorkton the city remains under a State-of-Emergency. Yorkton Mayor James Wilson said the water has subsided but there are still concerns to be dealt with.

This year, Parks Week, which has been celebrated for 27 years, runs from July 11-17, 2010. Parks Week helps raise awareness of park programs, facilities and the province's natural, cultural and historic resources.

The Saskatoon Police Service, Major Crime Unit is requesting the public's assistance in locating a 39-year-old male.

The Yorkton area received a rare visit from Prime Minister Stephen Harper last week in the wake of severe summer flooding.

MADD Canada is encouraging everyone to protect themselves and each other from impaired driving this summer.

BHP Billiton is one of the largest mining companies in the world, and it is undertaking initial exploration for a potential potash mine south of Yorkton.